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Taipei Cooking Class & Market Adventure in Historic Dadaocheng

5.0(116)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 116 reviews3 hFree cancellationBy Dadaocheng Cooking Class BeMyGuest Taipei｜大稻埕好客台北料理教室｜ビーマイゲスト台北
To try authentic Taiwanese food

About this activity

This cooking class offers cultural immersion in Dadaocheng, blending Taipei’s history with authentic flavors. Beyond simple recipes, you’ll master Taiwanese cuisine by cooking from scratch, uncovering raw techniques behind every dish.

The journey starts in the Dihua Old Street and the traditional market, exploring connections between food, religion, and heritage. To ensure an interactive experience, we maintain a small-group limit of six.

Led by Alex, our LGBTQ+-friendly sessions help you integrate into the local lifestyle. This experience transforms a meal into a history lesson, letting you taste the spirit of old Taipei.

Daily classes below,

⭕Tue / Taiwanese Risotto Youfan

⭕Wed / Braised Beef Noodle Soup

⭕Thr / Bountiful Stir-Fried Rice(Vegetarian Option Available)

⭕Fri / Luroufan-Braised Pork Rice

⭕Sat / Braised Beef Noodle Soup

⭕Sun / Luroufan-Braised Pork Rice

What's included

  • ✓The Public Liability Insurance inside the building of BeMyGuest Taipei restaurant
  • ✓The dishes you cook the day will be your lunch
  • ✓Coffee, tea, soft drinks
  • ✓English, Chinese, and some Japanese during the class
  • ✓E-recipe of today's menu (English/Chinese/Japanese)
  • ✓Unique designed BeMyGuest Taipei Apron as a gift

Meeting and pickup

  • Each class starts from 09:30 am to 12:30 pm. ⬜ At 09:20 am, we meet at No. 356, Section 1, Dihua Street, a traditional brick building(台北市大同區迪化街一段356號). ⬜ If you might be late, contact us via WhatsApp or LINE. You can find our details on Google Maps by searching "BeMyGuest Taipei".

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Taiwanese Risotto, Youfan ingredients include: Sticky rice, pork, dried mushrooms, dried shrimps, daikon radish, pork ribs, and shallots.
  • Braised Beef Noodle Soup ingredients include: Beef, garlic, bean paste, green onion, tomato, chili, and spices.
  • Stir-fried Rice ingredients include: Spring onion, spices, pork, peas, corn, and bean oil.
  • Luroufan, the Braised Pork Rice ingredients include: Pork, shallots, pig skin, spices, and garlic.
  • Please confirm allergies or dietary restrictions before booking. No last-minute ingredient changes can be made on-site.
  • Bring your kids (under 12) for free! If they’re just hanging out and not joining the cooking, there’s no extra charge. If your kids enjoy cooking, please reserve seats for them. Contact Alex through WhatsApp if you need any help.
  • We love solo travelers! However, this activity requires a minimum of 2 participants to run. If the minimum size is not met 5 days prior, we will notify you to reschedule; if you cannot accommodate the alternative dates, you must manually cancel your booking through the system for a full refund, and proceeding with your solo booking constitutes acceptance of this policy.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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